"Poetari e Frottage", le opere in lettere dell'artista Giorgio Milani esposte al Consolato Generale
By Riccardo Chioni La colossale innovazione tecnologica che ha preceduto l'era del digitale diventa arte attraverso le opere dello sculture Giorgio Milani presentate ieri al Consolato Generale di Park Avenue nella mostra "Poetari e Frottage".Ha fatto gli onori di casa il console generale Natalia Quintavalle, mentre per il sindaco di Torino Piero F...
Book Presentation by Douglas J. Gladstone
You are cordially invited to attend a presentation and signing for Douglas J. Gladstone's new book, "Carving a Niche for Himself: The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco" at the Italian American Museum on Wednesday, July 2nd. The book tells the story of Luigi Del Bianco, the obscure Italian American immigrant who served as chief carver of the Mount Ru...
Photographic Exhibition Opening: ALEXO WANDAEL ITALIANY
Italian fine art and fashion photographer Alexo Wandael's latest project is a visual celebration of Italians working, living and loving in New York through a series of black and white portraits on location. The exhibition is a window into the Italian excellence here in New York. Stories of Italian human resources often not recognized back...
Niagara Honor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
David DiCamillo, president of DiCamillo Bakery and a member of the Niagara County Community College Foundation board of directors, and his wife, Monica, have been named the co-chairs of the 24th annual Niagara County Community College Foundation Scholarship Gala. The event will be held Oct. 18 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. ...
Eastchester To Celebrate Three Local Residents At Columbus Day Parade
The Columbus Day Parade Committee named Vincent Vetrini as the grand marshal of this year's event, while Joseph Luciano received the Monsignor Anthony Maltese Humanitarian Award and Scott Mikos was named recipient of the DiRubba Community Service Award. Vetrini, a longtime supporter of the Columbus Day Parade Committee, is the co-founder of the Ea...
Dal Venetian Heritage Council fondi e progetti per il restauro del Ghetto di Venezia
Il Venetian Heritage Council ha deciso di procedere ad una raccolta fondi per il restauro dell'antico ghetto di Venezia ( https://vh-council.org/). L'iniziativa sarà presentata alla stampa il prossimo 10 novembre al Consolato Generale di New York. Per l'occasione interverranno Joseph Sitt e Diane von Furstenberg, presidente e vice presidente d...
"The Italian Americans" di Maria Laurino e lo spettro del Padrino
Raccontare identità e rappresentazione degli Italoamericani non è mai stata impresa facile. E lo ha confermato anche la presentazione del libro di Maria Laurino The Italian Americans. A History che si è tenuta la scorsa settimana alla Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò della New York University. Il libro accompagna l'omonimo documentario della PBS diret...
Performers, Writers and Artists in Piazza Napoli at San Gennaro Feast
Seeking musicians, performance artists, actors, singers, writers, graphic artists, readers, jugglers, acrobats, original acts. The upcoming San Gennaro Feast is the largest and most visible annual Italian cultural expression in New York City. The Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge, through the auspices of its Chaplain Msgr. Sakano, has hosted an I...
Congressman: Vito Marcantonio Champion of Immigrant Rights
October 15 (Thursday) 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Congressman: Vito Marcantonio Champion of Immigrant Rights. Vito Marcantonio served as a congressman for East Harlem from 1934-50. During, this time he forged a powerful alliance between the Italian and Puerto Rican communities. His advocacy for immigrant rights was a central part of his leadership...
New film tackles Staten Island's 'guido/guidette' stereotypes
By Rob Bailey A new Italian-American indie flick hits close to home. The stereotype-skewering "Friends and Romans" — now playing a limited run this week at UA Stadium 16 in Mariners Harbor — was filmed on Staten Island. Screenwriter Gregg Greenburg says iconic borough locations such asAriemma's Deli and Goodfellas pizzeria are featured. &nbs...
Galbani Little Italy Festival to celebrate Little Italy Neighborhood
The Galbani Little Italy Festival, a celebration of the Little Italy Neighborhood in Gates, will be held Aug. 12-14 at Gates Memorial Park, 160 Spencerport Road, Rochester. The festival will feature live entertainment will be provided by La Muralla, Mambo Kings, Fever: The Wrath of Polyester, Joey and Maria's First Ever Comedy Wedding, Ignite! and...
Giovanna Piccozzi Finds Peace in Italian Olive Grove
The death of Giovanna Piccozzi's daughter changed her life in an instant. Her memoir, "Umbrian Twilight" (published by AuthorHouse), tells of her retreat to rural Italy. The gentle madness of everyday life and the brio her friends and neighbors share with her help her to heal. She shares just enough to make readers understand the value of the joy a...